YEARLY HIGH
0.3663 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.3245 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3392 NZD

2012 QAR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.3663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.3245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3436 to the December average rate of 0.3310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3663 was down 3.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,831 NZD
2011 Average 1,738 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,622 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.22 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3575
0.3268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to NZD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3418, compared to 0.3366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0297 NZD (High: 0.3663 / Low: 0.3366). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 NZD (High: 0.3323 / Low: 0.3270).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0297
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.3550) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+3.00%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.3550
2011 Avg (May) 0.3447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3543 0.3324 0.3436
February 0.3323 0.3270 0.3294
March 0.3397 0.3285 0.3347
April 0.3383 0.3323 0.3356
May 0.3663 0.3366 0.3550
June 0.3652 0.3431 0.3526
July 0.3488 0.3390 0.3435
August 0.3436 0.3348 0.3388
September 0.3457 0.3305 0.3354
October 0.3383 0.3312 0.3353
November 0.3391 0.3317 0.3354
December 0.3357 0.3245 0.3310